About US:
Future Options Consulting Ltd is an HR Consultancy company that seeks to recruit for its valuable client in the Energy Sector.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Periodically check status of servers/systems
· Routinely check backup report and schedule backups
· Regularly communicate to end users and other stakeholders regarding availability of IT services
· Check antivirus, web logs and firewalls for anything that needs attention
· The incumbent will also check outstanding helpdesk tickets to make sure all has been picked up, and If not, assign them, and also act on those escalated by IT Technician. Document solutions to IT problems
· Check for critical server updates and schedule install times.
· Assign/revoke user access to LAN/WAN resources
· Provide first line IT support for Dynamics SL, SAP, CCTV, BIP, Email, Internet and all other Eskom business systems
· Check systems logs to see any irregularities including servers, routers, firewalls, switches, etc
· Actively monitor and maintain network availability and security for Eskom’s LAN/WAN (including Kampala Office)
· Regularly compile and send reports on systems
· In charge of server maintenance to take care of any issues that are not critical.
· Share knowledge with the rest of the IT technical team
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate should preferably hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology
· At least three years’ experience in system and Network administration
· Possession of professional IT qualification as Microsoft Certified Software Engineer (MCSE) or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) or the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) will be an added advantage
· The applicant should have detailed working knowledge and understanding of LAN/WAN Networking, routing and switching, systems security
· Detailed working knowledge of Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows server 2012 and Exchange 2013
· Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, Business Intelligence Tools, SharePoint and data warehouse concepts and technologies
· Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database Management Systems, and electronic document management systems
· Skills and knowledge of computer application development languages like html., php, Dot Net, Visual Basic, C++, Transact SQL and Oracle PL/SQL
· Working knowledge and understanding of network security concepts including design principles and security control systems
· The applicant should have a good understanding of IP-fire or IP-cop firewall management.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should submit their applications and updated CVs to: jobs@futureoptionsug.com addressed to;
The Director,
Future Options Consulting Ltd,
4th. Floor, Diamond Trust Bldg,
Kampala. Uganda
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 11th January, 2016